Renewable Energy
Voltloader extends its electric truck charging network
Electric haulage specialist Voltloader is partnering with commercial vehicle energy hub business Aegis Energy in a move to expand the reach of electric trucks in UK agriculture. The partners intend to have facilities on every major...
New process to convert AD biogas into a liquid form
A French company, SUBLIME Energie, has developed a system to convert biogas generated through anaerobic digestion (AD) on farms into a liquid fuel product that is easily transported. It believes the technology will enable many more...
CF in US low carbon bioethanol pilot study
Fertiliser manufacturer CF Industries is working on a US pilot project with the world’s largest biofuel producer, US-based POET, to develop a low-carbon fertiliser supply chain. The study aims to show how low carbon nitrogen...
UK maize crop area continues to grow
There has been an increase in maize crop area in the UK - and the number of growers – over recent years, driven by strong margins, reduced inputs and secure end markets, advises the Maize Growers’ Association (MGA). The crop has three main end markets: as a forage...
Cefetra and Noble partner to offer farm solar energy systems
Cefetra Ecosystem Services has partnered with solar energy specialist Noble Green Energy to encourage farmers to transition to more sustainable practices. Cefetra formed its Ecosystem Services division in 2023...
Biogas sector calls for inclusion in UK ETS
The biogas industry has written to government calling for it to recognise biomethane as a net zero fuel within the UK’s Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS). Failure to do this risks further private investment in the sector, it argues. The...